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Shanxi Cabinet

Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in the early 20th century, this tall cabinet has a clean-lined form designed with straight

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Shanxi Paneled Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Shanxi Paneled Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Shanxi Paneled Cabinet, c. 1850

$7,280

H 83 in W 62.5 in D 23 in

Chinese Shanxi Paneled Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This lacquered tall cabinet was crafted in the 19th century in Shanxi province, a region known for

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Cabinet black lacquer patinated, Shanxi Approx. 1800
Cabinet black lacquer patinated, Shanxi Approx. 1800

Cabinet black lacquer patinated, Shanxi Approx. 1800

$4,416

H 81.5 in W 49.61 in D 20.08 in

Cabinet black lacquer patinated, Shanxi Approx. 1800

Located in Kastrup, DK

Black lacquer cabinet with traces of decorations, which time has given a beautiful natural original

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, China
Late 18th Century Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, China

Late 18th Century Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, China

$3,629

H 74.81 in W 55.12 in D 23.23 in

Late 18th Century Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, China

Located in Kastrup, DK

Late 18th century cabinet from Shanxi, China. Original red and black lacquer with a light clear

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Set of 2
Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Set of 2

Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Set of 2

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Set of 2 These custom cabinets made in the Shanxi

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Lattice Carved Door Panel Cabinet
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Lattice Carved Door Panel Cabinet

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Lattice Carved Door Panel Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Lattice Carved Door Panel Cabinet Introducing our Exquisite

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Large 19th Century Chinese Elmwood Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, Shanxi
Large 19th Century Chinese Elmwood Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, Shanxi

Large 19th Century Chinese Elmwood Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, Shanxi

Located in Kastrup, DK

A rare and large Chinese cabinet crafted in elm wood with original lacquer finishes. The front is

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Wabi Sabi High Cabinet in Aged Grey Patina, China (Shanxi), Early 20th Century
Wabi Sabi High Cabinet in Aged Grey Patina, China (Shanxi), Early 20th Century

Wabi Sabi High Cabinet in Aged Grey Patina, China (Shanxi), Early 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A beautifully weathered high cabinet from Shanxi, China, crafted in old elm wood in a grey patina

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Brown Sideboard, Shanxi Province
Brown Sideboard, Shanxi Province

Brown Sideboard, Shanxi Province

$1,663

H 34.65 in W 43.71 in D 17.72 in

Brown Sideboard, Shanxi Province

Located in Kastrup, DK

to place a wider item into the cabinet From Shanxi Province 1840 - 1860.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Sideboard from Shanxi Province, Late 18th Century
Sideboard from Shanxi Province, Late 18th Century

Sideboard from Shanxi Province, Late 18th Century

$4,234

H 37.8 in W 89.77 in D 21.66 in

Sideboard from Shanxi Province, Late 18th Century

Located in Kastrup, DK

. Originating from Shanxi Province, Qing Dynasty, circa 1800–1820.

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Antique Hand-Painted and Lacquered Chinese Shanxi Trunk
Antique Hand-Painted and Lacquered Chinese Shanxi Trunk

Antique Hand-Painted and Lacquered Chinese Shanxi Trunk

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Beautiful Mid-19th Century Chinese Shanxi Trunk hand crafted from elmwood and featuring hand

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China
Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China

Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese 19th century sideboard cabinet with orginal lacquer. Front and top with deep dark red

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Four-Door Sideboard in Blackened Elm, Shanxi, China, circa 1930s
Antique Four-Door Sideboard in Blackened Elm, Shanxi, China, circa 1930s

Antique Four-Door Sideboard in Blackened Elm, Shanxi, China, circa 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Crafted in Shanxi province over 90 years ago, this understated four-door sideboard embodies the

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Early 20th Century Minimalist Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Elmwood Apothecary Medicine Chest, Set of 2
Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Elmwood Apothecary Medicine Chest, Set of 2

Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Elmwood Apothecary Medicine Chest, Set of 2

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Solid Elmwood 9-Drawer & 12-Drawer Apothecary Medicine Chest - Set

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Mission Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Antique Shanxi Province Winged Elmwood Cabinet
Antique Shanxi Province Winged Elmwood Cabinet

Antique Shanxi Province Winged Elmwood Cabinet

$2,995

H 33.5 in W 35 in D 15.5 in

Antique Shanxi Province Winged Elmwood Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Small Winged Elmwood Cabinet This cabinet has 2 drawers and 2 shelves.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Cabinet
Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Cabinet

Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Cabinet

$3,200

H 33.75 in W 42.25 in D 29 in

Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Cabinet

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Cabinet,  a sturdy and broad traditional altar coffer cabinet from Shanxi

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Brutalist Chinese Cabinet
Antique Brutalist Chinese Cabinet

Antique Brutalist Chinese Cabinet

$6,073

H 81.89 in W 58.27 in D 20.87 in

Antique Brutalist Chinese Cabinet

Located in Schellebelle, BE

A beautiful Chinese, Brutalist Cabinet from the Shanxi Province , 19 th Century, the cabinet has 2

Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Pair
Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Pair

Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Pair

$9,750 / set

H 85 in W 49 in D 23.5 in

Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique custom Shanxi province elmwood cabinet - pair. These custom cabinets made in the Shanxi

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm, Paint

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Red Lacquer Cabinet
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Red Lacquer Cabinet

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Red Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province elmwood red Lacquer cabinet This tall cabinet has 2 drawers and 3 shelves.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Shanxi Province Red Elm Lacquered Cabinet
Antique Shanxi Province Red Elm Lacquered Cabinet

Antique Shanxi Province Red Elm Lacquered Cabinet

$3,596

H 78 in W 56.5 in D 26.5 in

Antique Shanxi Province Red Elm Lacquered Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Red Elm Lacquered cabinet This cabinet had 2 side doors, 2 shelves, and 2

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Two Door Keeper's Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Two Door Keeper's Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Two Door Keeper's Cabinet, c. 1850

$3,480

H 31 in W 37 in D 17 in

Chinese Two Door Keeper's Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century locking cabinet from Shanxi province is the perfect place to stow household odds

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850

$4,280

H 51.75 in W 25.25 in D 14.5 in

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This lacquered display cabinet from Shanxi province was crafted in the mid-19th century using

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered Elmwood Storage Cabinet
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered Elmwood Storage Cabinet

Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered Elmwood Storage Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered Elmwood storage cabinet The storage cabinet has 6 drawers

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Shanxi Province Tall 2 Drawer Elmwood Cabinet
Antique Shanxi Province Tall 2 Drawer Elmwood Cabinet

Antique Shanxi Province Tall 2 Drawer Elmwood Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province tall 2 drawer Elmwood cabinet This tall cabinet has 2 drawers located at

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Late 19th Century Large Cabinet from Shanxi, China
Late 19th Century Large Cabinet from Shanxi, China

Late 19th Century Large Cabinet from Shanxi, China

$5,500

H 74.41 in W 56.3 in D 23.23 in

Late 19th Century Large Cabinet from Shanxi, China

Located in Singapore, SG

Originally a black lacquer cabinet, but much of the lacquer have peeled off, revealing the lovely

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Red Lacquered Cabinet Armoire from Shanxi, China
Antique Red Lacquered Cabinet Armoire from Shanxi, China

Antique Red Lacquered Cabinet Armoire from Shanxi, China

Located in Round Top, TX

the perfect symmetry of the large cabinet. But take a moment to look deeper, you will discover it

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Cabinet with Hand Carved Arpon
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Cabinet with Hand Carved Arpon

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Cabinet with Hand Carved Arpon

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi province elm cabinet with hand carved arpon. This Elmwood cabinet with original

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Shanxi Province Winged Red Lacquer Painted Small Cabinet
Antique Shanxi Province Winged Red Lacquer Painted Small Cabinet

Antique Shanxi Province Winged Red Lacquer Painted Small Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Winged Red Lacquer Painted Small Cabinet The Antique Shanxi Province

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Antique Shanxi Province Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase
Antique Shanxi Province Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase

Antique Shanxi Province Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase 2 Shelves and 4 Doors

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Teak

19th Century Red Lacqured Chinese Cabinet with Gilt Decoration
19th Century Red Lacqured Chinese Cabinet with Gilt Decoration

19th Century Red Lacqured Chinese Cabinet with Gilt Decoration

Located in Dallas, TX

A very decorative red and black lacqured 19th century cabinet from Shanxi China. This cabinet has

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Lacquered Cabinet with Painting on Doors
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Lacquered Cabinet with Painting on Doors

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Lacquered Cabinet with Painting on Doors

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Lacquered cabinet with painting on doors This cabinet has 2

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer, Paint

Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered Elm Storage Cabinet with Drawers
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered Elm Storage Cabinet with Drawers

Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered Elm Storage Cabinet with Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province red lacquered elm storage cabinet with drawers This Elmwood Storage

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm, Lacquer, Paint

Antique Shanxi Province Cabinet with Hand Carving on Lower Apron
Antique Shanxi Province Cabinet with Hand Carving on Lower Apron

Antique Shanxi Province Cabinet with Hand Carving on Lower Apron

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi province cabinet with hand carving on lower apron. This cabinet has 4 shelves, 2

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Shanxi Province Elm 2 Door Cabinet with Original Patina and Lacquer
Antique Shanxi Province Elm 2 Door Cabinet with Original Patina and Lacquer

Antique Shanxi Province Elm 2 Door Cabinet with Original Patina and Lacquer

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi province elm 2 door cabinet with original patina and clear lacquer   

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest
Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest

Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest

$950

H 34.5 in W 40.75 in D 28 in

Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest,  a sturdy and broad traditional altar coffer cabinet from Shanxi

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

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Gorgeous Shanxi Cabinet
Gorgeous Shanxi Cabinet

Gorgeous Shanxi Cabinet

Unavailable

H 34 in W 41 in D 18 in

Gorgeous Shanxi Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Black lacquered Shanxi Cabinet with 2 doors. Has red and gold painting on the face and elephants

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Small Shanxi Cabinet
Small Shanxi Cabinet

Small Shanxi Cabinet

Unavailable

H 34 in W 25 in D 15 in

Small Shanxi Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chest from the Shanxi Province with 2 doors and 1 interior drawer. Black lacquer with red paintings

Category

Antique 19th Century Night Stands

Antique Chinese Elmwood Armoire, Shanxi Province, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Elmwood Armoire, Shanxi Province, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Elmwood Armoire, Shanxi Province, 19th Century

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

Antique Chinese 19th century Shanxi province armoire. The Asian cabinet has incredible figural

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Cabinet Shanxi N
Cabinet Shanxi N

Cabinet Shanxi N

Unavailable

H 72 in W 36.75 in D 18 in

Cabinet Shanxi N

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful cabinet Shanxi N.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Shanxi Gold Wedding Cabinet
Shanxi Gold Wedding Cabinet

Shanxi Gold Wedding Cabinet

Unavailable

H 74 in W 44 in D 21 in

Shanxi Gold Wedding Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

This cabinet is an excellent example of the sophisticated style of Shanxi. It features classic

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Cabinets

Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

Unavailable

H 78.5 in W 52.5 in D 24 in

Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Painted wedding cabinet with original brass fittings. One piece available only. Priced as

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm

Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

Unavailable

H 78.5 in W 52.5 in D 24 in

Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Painted Wedding Cabinet with original brass fittings. 2 pieces available. PRICED AS INDIVIDUAL

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm

Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

Unavailable

H 74 in W 49 in D 22 in

Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Wedding cabinet with black lacquer and gold foiling over linen. This piece is made from yumu wood

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Chinese 19th Century Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet Armoire
Chinese 19th Century Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet Armoire

Chinese 19th Century Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet Armoire

Located in New York, NY

Chinese 19th century Shanxi provence red laquer cabinet or armoire with its original surface and

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese 2-Drawer Altar Coffer Cabinet, Shanxi Province, Qing Dynasty
Antique Chinese 2-Drawer Altar Coffer Cabinet, Shanxi Province, Qing Dynasty

Antique Chinese 2-Drawer Altar Coffer Cabinet, Shanxi Province, Qing Dynasty

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Shanxi 2 -drawer cabinet, a sturdy and broad traditional altar coffer cabinet from Shanxi

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Black Shanxi Sideboard
Black Shanxi Sideboard

Black Shanxi Sideboard

Unavailable

H 34 in W 51.5 in D 17 in

Black Shanxi Sideboard

Located in Atlanta, GA

This provincial unique black Shanxi sideboard has two doors that open, containing shelving and two

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Red Shanxi sideboard/buffet
Red Shanxi sideboard/buffet

Red Shanxi sideboard/buffet

Unavailable

H 38 in W 76 in D 24 in

Red Shanxi sideboard/buffet

Located in Atlanta, GA

This massive sideboard originally opened from the top, holding grain or rice. The orginal red lacquer remains on this stunning piece.

Category

20th Century Chinese Buffets

Small red chest from Shanxi, China
Small red chest from Shanxi, China

Small red chest from Shanxi, China

Unavailable

H 32 in W 23 in D 14 in

Small red chest from Shanxi, China

Located in Atlanta, GA

This smallish red Shanxi chest is gorgeous. Only the hardware is not original. Notice the patina

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Pair Chinese 19th Cent. Shanxi lacquer Bed Side or Sofa Cabinets
Pair Chinese 19th Cent. Shanxi lacquer Bed Side or Sofa Cabinets

Pair Chinese 19th Cent. Shanxi lacquer Bed Side or Sofa Cabinets

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Chinese ca 1840-50 Shanxi lacquer water fall cabinets with its original red & black lacquer

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Long Kang table from Shanxi Region
Long Kang table from Shanxi Region

Long Kang table from Shanxi Region

Unavailable

H 26 in W 88 in D 15 in

Long Kang table from Shanxi Region

Located in Atlanta, GA

This reddish Kang table is unique in it's size, measuring over seven feet long. Notice the original crackle finish on the face of the piece and the weathered feet and top of console.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Buffets

Chinese chest from the Shanxi Province
Chinese chest from the Shanxi Province

Chinese chest from the Shanxi Province

Unavailable

H 26 in W 40 in D 27 in

Chinese chest from the Shanxi Province

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Shanxi chest is a true one-of-a-kind piece. It was originally used for clothing/blanket

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Qing Dynasty Doctor's Desk from the Shanxi Province
Qing Dynasty Doctor's Desk from the Shanxi Province

Qing Dynasty Doctor's Desk from the Shanxi Province

Unavailable

H 33 in W 58.5 in D 22 in

Qing Dynasty Doctor's Desk from the Shanxi Province

Located in Atlanta, GA

This gorgeous red lacquered desk would have most likely been used as a medical practioner's desk. Locks adorn the hardware. The drawers were used for strong writing materials.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Desks

19th Century Qing Dynasty Unusual Shanxi Tow-Part Hutch
19th Century Qing Dynasty Unusual Shanxi Tow-Part Hutch

19th Century Qing Dynasty Unusual Shanxi Tow-Part Hutch

Unavailable

H 75.5 in W 58 in D 26.5 in

19th Century Qing Dynasty Unusual Shanxi Tow-Part Hutch

Located in East Hampton, NY

Early to mid-19th century Qing dynasty Southern Chinese elm Shanxi two-part hutch with brass

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Cupboards

Materials

Elm

Dark Red Shanxi Antique Chest Cabinet
Dark Red Shanxi Antique Chest Cabinet

Dark Red Shanxi Antique Chest Cabinet

Unavailable

H 43 in W 16 in D 44.1 in

Dark Red Shanxi Antique Chest Cabinet

Located in Merrimack, NH

Eggplant color chest from 1865-1835 from the Shanxi province. Solid poplar with a rich patina of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Poplar

Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Red Lacquered 5 Drawer Chest
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Red Lacquered 5 Drawer Chest

Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Red Lacquered 5 Drawer Chest

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19th century Qing dynasty Shanxi five drawer chest of drawers with brass pulls.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet Shanxi Province
Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet Shanxi Province

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet Shanxi Province

Unavailable

H 44 in W 33 in D 19 in

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet Shanxi Province

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Gold paintings give this 140 year old cabinet a beautiful and unique appearance. Hand lacquered

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Qing Dynasty Shanxi Lacquered Kitchen Storage Cabinet
Qing Dynasty Shanxi Lacquered Kitchen Storage Cabinet

Qing Dynasty Shanxi Lacquered Kitchen Storage Cabinet

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 18th-early 19th century Qing dynasty kitchen cabinet (Chinese equivalent of American Pie Safe).

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Cabinet, Shanxi Province, circa 1880
Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Cabinet, Shanxi Province, circa 1880

Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Cabinet, Shanxi Province, circa 1880

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

Antique elmwood Chinese cabinet from Shanxi province, circa 1880. Cabinet has hand-carved details

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rare Pair of Red Hand Painted Qing Dynasty Cabinets
19th Century Rare Pair of Red Hand Painted Qing Dynasty Cabinets

19th Century Rare Pair of Red Hand Painted Qing Dynasty Cabinets

Located in Chamblee, GA

A rare pair of red Qing Dynasty Shanxi hand painted cabinets of elm wood with detailed carving

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Chinese Qing Dynasty 18th Century Shanxi Red Lacquer Side Cabinets Qianlong
Chinese Qing Dynasty 18th Century Shanxi Red Lacquer Side Cabinets Qianlong

Chinese Qing Dynasty 18th Century Shanxi Red Lacquer Side Cabinets Qianlong

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

***SUMMER SALE*** This is a lovely pair of 18th century red lacquer side cabinets are typical of

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Elm Cabinet CN 7

Elm Cabinet CN 7

Unavailable

H 98 in W 56 in D 24 in

Elm Cabinet CN 7

Located in Culver City, CA

Elm cabinet from Shanxi Province, china, mid-18th century.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Monumental Northern Chinese Antique Cabinet
Monumental Northern Chinese Antique Cabinet

Monumental Northern Chinese Antique Cabinet

Unavailable

H 66.5 in W 61 in D 24.5 in

Monumental Northern Chinese Antique Cabinet

Located in SOMIS, CA

This massive cabinet is from Shanxi province, China's ancient frontier and trade post. Commanding

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet

Unavailable

H 72.45 in W 37.01 in D 20.48 in

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

This elegant early 19th century Shanxi Province Northern elm display cabinet is a real eye catcher

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers

Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

***SUMMER SALE*** A Chinese doctor used this traditional medicine cabinet from Shanxi province to

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Charming antique Chinese Elm Wood Low Kang Cabinet with Carving
Charming antique Chinese Elm Wood Low Kang Cabinet with Carving

Charming antique Chinese Elm Wood Low Kang Cabinet with Carving

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 38.19 in D 19.69 in

Charming antique Chinese Elm Wood Low Kang Cabinet with Carving

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

***SUMMER SALE*** This Northern elm kang cabinet from Shanxi province retains a beautiful original

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Simple and Elegant 18th Century Chinese Walnut Wood Low Cabinets
Pair of Simple and Elegant 18th Century Chinese Walnut Wood Low Cabinets

Pair of Simple and Elegant 18th Century Chinese Walnut Wood Low Cabinets

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

of Shanxi province low cabinets. The reduced design allows focusing on the honey colored walnut

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Rare Small Qianlong Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Paint 18th Century
Rare Small Qianlong Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Paint 18th Century

Rare Small Qianlong Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Paint 18th Century

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

This antique Shanxi black lacquer cabinet with gilt paint comes in a rare small size. A

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Late 19th Century Antique Red Lacquered Shanxi Cabinet
Late 19th Century Antique Red Lacquered Shanxi Cabinet

Late 19th Century Antique Red Lacquered Shanxi Cabinet

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H 72.84 in W 61.03 in D 24.81 in

Late 19th Century Antique Red Lacquered Shanxi Cabinet

Located in Singapore, SG

A late 19th century red lacquered cabinet from Shanxi province, China. Heavy floral carving in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm, Pine

19th Century Chinese Shanxi Elmwood Armoire
19th Century Chinese Shanxi Elmwood Armoire

19th Century Chinese Shanxi Elmwood Armoire

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H 73.75 in W 41.75 in D 18 in

19th Century Chinese Shanxi Elmwood Armoire

Located in Yonkers, NY

Chinese 19th century Shanxi Cabinet or Armoire with raised grain elmwood and round hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm

Shanxi Cupboard, Qing Dynasty
Shanxi Cupboard, Qing Dynasty

Shanxi Cupboard, Qing Dynasty

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H 85 in W 61 in D 26 in

Shanxi Cupboard, Qing Dynasty

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great Shanxi cabinet with nice age. Has two doors and three drawers, delicately carved details on

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cupboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Original Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, 1800-1830
Original Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, 1800-1830

Original Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, 1800-1830

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H 70.87 in W 46.46 in L 70.87 in

Original Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, 1800-1830

Located in Kastrup, DK

Cabinet from Shanxi, China, in black lacquer with original decorations. Beautiful natural patina

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Ornate Display Cabinet/Hutch
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Ornate Display Cabinet/Hutch

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Ornate Display Cabinet/Hutch

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi province elmwood ornate Display cabinet/Hutch The cabinet has 2 shelves on top, 5

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Mission Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Elm

Qing Dynasty Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet - Shanxi Province
Qing Dynasty Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet - Shanxi Province

Qing Dynasty Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet - Shanxi Province

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

18th-century Chinese two-door red lacquered cabinet from Shanxi, China, dating back to the Qing

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Stunning Large Antique Elm Cabinet Shanxi Province, China
Stunning Large Antique Elm Cabinet Shanxi Province, China

Stunning Large Antique Elm Cabinet Shanxi Province, China

Located in Round Top, TX

Stunning Large Antique Chinese Elm Hand Polished Cabinet. This cabinet is impressive not only in

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th century Shanxi Sideboard buffet console cabinet
Chinese 19th century Shanxi Sideboard buffet console cabinet

Chinese 19th century Shanxi Sideboard buffet console cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

This is a wonderful Chinese Shanxi provence 19th century elmwood cabinet with drawers.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

19th Century Original Decorated lacquer cabinet from "Shanxi", China
19th Century Original Decorated lacquer cabinet from "Shanxi", China

19th Century Original Decorated lacquer cabinet from "Shanxi", China

Located in Kastrup, DK

Original Decorated lacquer cabinet from "Shanxi" province. Approx. 1800-1830. Exceptionally

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese 19th cent. Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet  sideboard buffet
Chinese 19th cent. Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet  sideboard buffet

Chinese 19th cent. Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet sideboard buffet

Located in Yonkers, NY

19th Century Chinese Shanxi provence original red lacquer sideboard, with original hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Cabinet in Original Black Lacquer, Shanxi Province, 1820-1830
Cabinet in Original Black Lacquer, Shanxi Province, 1820-1830

Cabinet in Original Black Lacquer, Shanxi Province, 1820-1830

Located in Kastrup, DK

Original black lacquer cabinet with a pair of doors. The front with a layer of "thick varnish

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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Shanxi Cupboard

Shanxi Cupboard

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Shanxi Cupboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elmwood cabinet from Shanxi Province with two compartments and three drawers. Nicely carved

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Buffets

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese ca 1840 shanxi red lacquer cabinet armoire
Chinese ca 1840 shanxi red lacquer cabinet armoire

Chinese ca 1840 shanxi red lacquer cabinet armoire

Located in Yonkers, NY

Chinese ca 1840-50, shanxi lacquer cabinet with its original lacquer surface. Shelves are removable

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

c.1780 Chinese Shanxi Japanned Elmwood Clothes Cabinet
c.1780 Chinese Shanxi Japanned Elmwood Clothes Cabinet

c.1780 Chinese Shanxi Japanned Elmwood Clothes Cabinet

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Late 1700's Chinese clothes cabinet from Shanxi which is a province in the northern part of the

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Mid-19th Century Original Red Lacquer Cabinet from Shanxi Province
Mid-19th Century Original Red Lacquer Cabinet from Shanxi Province

Mid-19th Century Original Red Lacquer Cabinet from Shanxi Province

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese cabinet in original red lacquer with two drawers over double door. This Qing cabinet has a

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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Late 19th Century Black Lacquer Chinese Butterfly Cabinet, Shanxi Sideboard
Late 19th Century Black Lacquer Chinese Butterfly Cabinet, Shanxi Sideboard

Late 19th Century Black Lacquer Chinese Butterfly Cabinet, Shanxi Sideboard

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

a captivating late 19th-century Chinese butterfly cabinet, a traditional altar coffer originating

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Shanxi Painted Lacquer Cabinet, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Shanxi Painted Lacquer Cabinet, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Shanxi Painted Lacquer Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning and rare black lacquered Chinese cabinet featuring hand-painted Chinoiserie scenes. The

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Black/Brown Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Cabinet from Shanxi, 1800-1820
Black/Brown Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Cabinet from Shanxi, 1800-1820

Black/Brown Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Cabinet from Shanxi, 1800-1820

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese Qing dynasty period cabinet. Original thick black lacquer with red paint remnants from

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

18Th Century Black/Brown lacquered With Decoration Cabinet From Shanxi Province
18Th Century Black/Brown lacquered With Decoration Cabinet From Shanxi Province

18Th Century Black/Brown lacquered With Decoration Cabinet From Shanxi Province

Located in Kastrup, DK

18th Century cabinet original untouched in good condition. Thick black / Brown lacquer decorated

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Red Lacquered  Shanxi Cupboard
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Red Lacquered Shanxi Cupboard

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H 70 in W 54.5 in D 18.5 in

Red Lacquered Shanxi Cupboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cabinet from Shanxi Province with double folding doors and three large drawers. For most of the

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

18th Century Shanxi Cupboard
18th Century Shanxi Cupboard

18th Century Shanxi Cupboard

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H 85 in W 63 in D 22 in

18th Century Shanxi Cupboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large cupboard from Shanxi Province, probably early 18th century. Carved legs.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Cupboards

Materials

Elm

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$7,500Sale Price|65% Off

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Wood

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$1,560

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Shanxi Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal shanxi cabinet for your home. Each shanxi cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, elm and hardwood. There are many kinds of the shanxi cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right shanxi cabinet, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Shanxi Cabinet?

The average selling price for a shanxi cabinet at 1stDibs is $3,850, while they’re typically $775 on the low end and $24,565 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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